A brand new gay clubbing experience right in the heart of Sheffield city centre. Located in the Cathedral Quarter, Club  Sanctuary might just be the venue to kick start the dreams of a Gay Quarter. It is situated close to Affinity and is just minutes away from Lion's Lair. It's position is also close to West Street and the acclaimed Leopold Square making it an ideal candidate for customers wanting something more special than they've previously been used to. Club Sanctuary opened on 31st October 2008.

This is so exciting because Club Sanctuary looks to be a cut above what we've been used to? The venue is quite a classy old building and has been used extensively as a bar and restaurant over the years. This might explain the fact that it looks a bit tired in places. However, don't be put off because a lot of money has been invested already and rumour suggests that there are big plans for this place. The staff are friendly and you'll recognise a lot of them. As for one of the managers... well, she's top drawer material! Get behind Club Sanctuary because you won't be disappointed.

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Club Sanctuary might be new to Sheffield but the owner has considerable experience at running venues in the city. Remember Bar Miles and the Matilda Tavern? These venues seem an eternity ago, but now he's back to launch a brand new gay experience. The building is old and classy which gives Club Sanctuary an immediate advantage. There is also the potential is to expand to three floors. 

It seems that Club Sanctuary wants to offer something different. Live music is on the agenda which is definitely missing from the current scene. Acts like Angie Brown, K-Klass and the Freemasons don't come cheap so the venue is gambling on launching with a bang! The potential is for Club Sanctuary to become a regional favourite although we hear there are plans to launch sister venues in Chesterfield and Barnsley in the future. Rumour has it that more money is to be invested in the venue soon which will put it a class above everyone else. The good news is the venue is open all day allowing the gay scene to shop and chill without having to go too far.

Club Sanctuary offers a classy Sunday lunch which is rather fitting considering the venue's previous existence as a bar and restaurant. All students get a 10% discount on food and drink with a valid NUS Card and Employer ID Cards. Membership cards and VIP Cards are available for customers to pick up from the bar or by sending an email to the venue. For a chance to be on the weekend guest list email the venue direct. The venue will also be providing Wi-Fi access and Internet Cafe facilities soon. Look out for the new website launching in November.

Start the week at Club Sanctuary with Funky Pop Attack. Traditionally the Sheffield Gay scene's quietest night could change with an innovative new night with loads of prizes to be won! If you want a change to what's on offer elsewhere then this is a 'win' situation. New faces to the scene and a fresh new venue to chill out!  

Club Sanctuary makes it easier on your pocket with  Tuesday night drinks specials on selected bottle and spirits. Aimed at the city's thousands of students there's also the 'Buy One Get One Free' promotion making it the perfect night to get sloshed without waking up the next day with a guilty conscious. 

We can see the boys dragging up for this one just to take advantage of the drinks offers. It's Pink Ladies Night which means that all drinks are £2 for the girls only. This makes it the perfect place for girls to have a night out in relative comfort in the classier part of the city centre.

DJ John Dixon kicks off this weekly event of funky sexy house music. Sin is a delicious cocktail of raunchy people and cheap drinks. Such a combination will only mean that BAD things can happen! Tune into Club Sanctuary's Pink Pound night. Choose from a wide selection of drinks at the specially discounted rate of just £1. Thursday nights are gaining mementum in the city centre so this is a must for your social calendar.

The start to the weekend with Club Sanctuary's growing reputation for the best in funky/dirty electro house. An alternative music genre for Sheffield's gay scene with Sanctuary's resident DJ John Dixon. Special late night opening until 3am, but look out for the Climax after events with proceedings going through until 6.30am. The latest night out you can get!

Superstar DJ Pete Martine will be resident every weekend apart from the odd Saturday due to recording commitments. Offering a blend of funky house, commercial RnB and dance classics, Pete works the crowd over a seven hour period. Other guest DJs lead the Saturday line up for Club Sanctuary's big night! SpeedQueen nights mean that Sanctuary will open until 6.30am.

Male strippers return to Sheffield Sunday nights from 16th November. Club Sanctuary presents a weekly offering of TWO male strippers who'll be getting their kits off for the boyz! The fun starts from 9.30pm going through until 1am. The good news is that all drinks are just £2. Visit to experience some good old skool classics in the confines of Sheffield's newest gay venue.